Oh tis the season of frantic shopping, over spending, financial ruin, fat men, rude shoppers, obnoxious sales people, repetitive overplayed songs, overpriced candy, and just a hint of holiday spirit. And that my friends sums up the beginning and end of this joyous occasion.. and yet
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the mall
Shoppers were pushing and having a brawl
The cashiers had set up the display cases with care
Then they watched as the mobs took it down with a tear.
The stores were all snug, filled with shoppers galore
Buying and buying, wanting, more and more.
I in my hoodie and my Dad in his cap
Walked into this mess, never suspecting the trap.
There we stood in that line for three hours
Just long enough, to make everyone sour
People were whining and throwing a fit
Stomping their feet and moaning a bit
It was annoying, and I was annoyed
This "joyous occasion" had destroyed all my joy.
I was sad, frustrated, angry, and confused.
So I sat and moped, and sang those sad blues.
Suddenly in the corner, a small voice was heard
It was a young girl singing, with a voice like a bird
A beautiful melody, about Peace on Earth,
and it was then that I decided to have some self-worth
The familiar carol, I knew all too well
Flew from my lungs, I was under the spell
I sang with that girl, as she finished the song
And some people joined in, and we all sang along
Then we sang more tunes, and the fog seemed to clear
Because this was a memory, we would always hold dear.
Singing in the mall, on that Christmas Eve
It gave me hope, it helped me to believe
That joy does exist in the littles places.
And these moments are to be cherished and never be wasted.
Merry Christmas.. one and all
Favorite Quote:
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.
